Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland ( gd, Inbhe-Bidhe Alba) is a non-ministerial government department of the Scottish Government. It is responsible for food safety, Standards organization, food standards, nutrition, United Kingdom food labelling regulations, food labelling and meat inspection in Scotland. Established by the Food (Scotland) Act 2015, Food Standards Scotland has taken over the responsibilities of the UK-wide organisation, the Food Standards Agency, in Scotland. Duties The key areas of responsibility outlined in the Act include: * making sure food in Scotland remains safe to eat * providing advice around improving diet and nutrition for people in Scotland * providing regulation effectively and proportionately * supporting the food and drink industry in Scotland, including its reputation * supporting food and drink policy in Scotland As well as replacing the duties of the Food Standards Agency in Scotland, Food Standards Scotland has a role in diet and nutrition policy. It also ...
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Non-ministerial Government Department
Non-ministerial government departments (NMGDs) are a type of department of the United Kingdom government that deal with matters for which direct political oversight has been judged unnecessary or inappropriate. They are headed by senior civil servants. Some fulfil a regulatory or inspection function, and their status is therefore intended to protect them from political interference. Some are headed by a permanent office holder, such as a Permanent Secretary or Second Permanent Secretary.Government Departments and Agencies
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The status of an NMGD varies considerably from one to another. For example:
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